Or just pick up a block of marzipan at the supermarket). Basically you need something sticky to adhere the marzipan to your cake. Traditionally, apricot jam is used, but frankly I find it a pain as it’s often lumpy and my Christmas spirit doesn’t run to pushing jam through a sieve.
Can you marzipan a cake without apricot jam?
Apricot glaze is popular, but marmalade makes a great alternative as the orange flavour echoes the flavours in the Christmas cake.
What can I use instead of apricot jam?
To replace apricot jam in a recipe, try orange marmalade, apple jelly, duck sauce, ginger jelly, dried apricots, or canned fruit.
This will result in a better-looking coating that has a clear sheen.
- Apple jelly.
- Duck sauce.
- Ginger jelly.
- Gelatin.
- Dried apricots.
- Canned fruit.
- Homemade jam.
Can I use strawberry jam under marzipan?
If using jam, a thin layer is enough to make a sticky surface on which to adhere the marzipan. Let the covered cake sit in its box for two or three days to dry. This will prevent any oils from the Marzipan leaching out into your fondant.
Can I use honey instead of apricot jam?
Honey. Honey is a great substitute for any jam, including apricot. It is actually what I would suggest to my friends who can’t make their own jam. Honey works well in cookies, cakes, and on toast.
Can you put marzipan straight onto cake?
Roll up the marzipan strip loosely. Place one end against the side of the cake and unroll the marzipan around the cake to cover it. Use a palette knife to smooth over the sides and joins. Leave the cake in a cool, dry place to dry out for at least 24 hours before covering with ready-to-roll icing.
How do you ice Christmas cake without apricot jam?
Jam or marmalade
Traditionally, apricot jam is used, but frankly I find it a pain as it’s often lumpy and my Christmas spirit doesn’t run to pushing jam through a sieve. I use rindless marmalade, which is kind of like jelly so it’s much easier, plus the flavour echoes the orange in the cake.
Can I substitute strawberry jam for apricot jam?
Strawberry preserves are a popular substitute for apricot preserves because they are made with the same fruit. They are both smooth inconsistencies with chunks of fruit in them.
Can I use raspberry jam instead of apricot jam?
Raspberry would taste odd with fruit cake, better to use nothing imo. Don’t worry, it’ll be fine.
How long before Christmas should I marzipan my cake?
The traditional coat of almond icing (marzipan) should be put on the cake a week before you want to ice it, to allow its oiliness to dry out. Cover the marzipan surface with a clean tea cloth and store out of the tin or container. Icing is best left to the last few days – in my case often until Christmas Eve.
How long should you leave marzipan before icing?
Marzipan should ideally dry out before you apply icing. This can take anything from one to five days, with homemade marzipan usually taking longer than ready-made. It’s ready when it feels dry (it will feel quite oily at first).
How thick should marzipan be for cake?
Knead the Marzipan to soften it. Then roll out on a board dusted with icing sugar. Rotate whilst rolling to create a circular shape, and continue to roll until your Marzipan is approximately 0.5cm thick.
What is the most important when working with marzipan?
USE VEGETABLE FAT OR ICING. If your hands are getting sticky when working with marzipan, you can either use a little white vegetable fat (Trex) on them or an icing sugar duster. Do not use cornflour as it can react with the marzipan and create mould and cracking.
How much marzipan do I need for an 8 inch cake?
how much will you need?
| size | sugarpaste | marzipan |
|---|---|---|
| 6″ | 500g | 750g |
| 7″ | 750g | 1kg |
| 8″ | 1kg | 1.25kg |
| 9″ | 1.25kg | 1.5kg |
How do you store Christmas cake after marzipan?
If you plan to ice the Christmas Cake with marzipan, and fondant, royal icing or vegan royal icing, leave it to rest for a week after its last feed. Once cut, Christmas cakes will store well if wrapped and kept in an airtight container. For longer storage of Christmas cakes wrap closely in kitchen foil and freeze.
What can I use instead of apricot jam in malva pudding?
Apricot jam: traditional flavour profile for the Malva sponge, however, if you need a substitute for the apricot jam – I have used honey or maple syrup in a jam (pun intended) with great results.
What does apricot jam taste like?
The Apricot jam is not too sweet; it is slightly tangy which I find a great way to get the day started. It is delicious served with scones and cream, swirled through plain yoghurt or to fill pastry cases.
Does marzipan need to be refrigerated?
Like sugarpaste, marzipan will start to harden when it’s exposed to the air so keep any unused marzipan tightly wrapped in plastic food bags and stored in a cool cupboard until required – marzipan doesn’t need to be kept in the fridge.
How much marzipan do I need for a 20cm cake?
Marzipan and sugarpaste quantities
| Cake sizes | ||
|---|---|---|
| 15cm (6in) | 12.5cm (5in) | 500g (1lb 2oz) |
| 18cm (7in) | 15cm (6in) | 750g (1lb 10oz) |
| 20cm (8in) | 18cm (7in) | 900g (2lb) |
| 23cm (9in) | 20cm (8in) | 1 kg (2¼lb) |
Can you ice a cake without marzipan?
Can you ice a Christmas cake without using marzipan? Yes. If you paint the cake with apricot jam, you can use a fondant icing and just fix it on with the jam.
How do you get marzipan to stick to a fruit cake?
-Brush the top of the cake with the sieved jam and then leave a few minutes for it to set. (This helps the marzipan stick to the cake.) Turn the cake upside down onto the marzipan and wiggle it gently so the top is stuck firmly.
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